As usual, Monday is laundry day and cleaning the apartment. I have gotten it down to a routine now so it is fairly easy. I have figured out the best cycle for cleaning my clothes that does not take forever. Also, I use the extra spin cycle to get the clothes a little dryer before… Read More Life maintenance day
I decided I had put off doing my taxes for long enough so I did my taxes today. It takes a stressful burden off me which I am glad. I do not know why I get worked up over taxes as they always seem easier to do than I think they will be. TurboTax helps… Read More Must be done day
I was still in my recovery period somewhat so took a casual day. In the evening, I read to La Reserve for an Aperol Spritz. It is a fun way to kill some time and to people watch. It is at the corner of two streets near the Port Daurade so there is a lot… Read More Casual but fun Friday
It is Good Friday so I decided to follow my general practice with some added additions. I usually do a semi-fast for the day – light meals, no meat, no sweets and got to church. I went to the Cathedral Saint Etienne to participate in the Chemin de Croix. The Way of the Cross through… Read More A day of contrasts
I have been back in Alexandria for a week. I am getting adjusted and the jet lag has gone. I am glad to be here and see my friends. My social life has increased dramatically compared to Toulouse. It has its pluses and minuses – good to see friends but it fills up my time… Read More Reaclimatizing to being in Alexandria
I did more Christmas shopping yesterday. I always try to find things that people will enjoy and have some relevance to Toulouse. Not sure I am totally good at the concept but I try. There is a shop here that sells items made by members of religious communities near Toulouse – nun and monks. They… Read More Final dinner at Le Panache and the beginning of Christmas
I realized the French have 3 state holidays in May, May Day, VE Day and Ascension Day. It makes for a good month to take vacation is you are working. Ascension Day was a perfect holiday for a four day weekend as it fell on Thursday and I gather most people took Friday off as… Read More Ascension Day Holiday
I am doing the regular things required to wrap up my time in. Toulouse. It is both fun and somewhat bittersweet. I went shopping today for things to take back to Alexandria as gifts and mementos. I bought Stade Toulousian rugby polo shirts of two boys. I bought two cute dresses for two young ladies.… Read More Wrapping up in Toulouse
It was a fairly wild weather day yesterday. There were numerous thunderstorms and heavy downpours. I like the thunderstorms and rain here in Toulouse as without a lot of city noise it is almost like you are at the beach with the sounds of rain and the storms. It was not super windy with the… Read More Rainy Day
I woke up this morning and it was raining outside. I decided to see if the weather would get better and stayed home. Because I was home, I decided to watch the Pope’s funeral on TV. It was very interesting and in many ways moving. It was incredible to see all the people in St.… Read More Good day
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